Dummy Suppressor Providing for Additional Accessories

ABSTRACT

A method and apparatus for providing the aesthetic effect and functional qualities of a dummy suppressor or barrel extension while providing for the possibility of further attachments or accessories to be attached to the end of the extended barrel.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The application relates to a method and apparatus for attaching a dummysuppressor around the barrel of a firearm, or other dischargeabledevice, particularly to a method and apparatus for attaching a dummysuppressor around the barrel of a dischargeable device wherein saiddummy suppressor allows for the attachment of further end-barrelaccessories.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Prior Art

Presently, certain laws dictate that the length of a firearm, or otherdischargeable device, be at least a certain length. Likewise, certainlaws also dictate that the length of the barrel of said dischargeabledevice must also be at least a certain length. These laws are meant toprevent potential weapons from being concealed. Due to theserestrictions, some barrels extend further than the rail systems thatcover the corresponding dischargeable device. The length of the barrelthat extends beyond the end of the rail and protrudes bare from the restof the weapon is considered by some to be unattractive and aestheticallyunpleasing. For this reason, many people who use firearms, and otherdischargeable devices, add a dummy suppressor to their weapon. The dummysuppressor does not provide any suppressive function, but simply coversthe end of the barrel that would otherwise protrude bare from under therail. Presently, the function of the dummy suppressor is solelyaesthetic. On a related note, many people who use these weapons withouta dummy suppressor attach a component to the end of the barrel whichprovides any combination of one or more of the following functions:muzzle brake, compensator, flash hider, and configuration-derivedfunctions. A muzzle brake redirects gas expulsion from the barrel suchthat it prevents the front of the barrel of the weapon from climbingexcessively due to discharging of the weapon. A compensator redirectsgas expulsion from the barrel such that it prevents the weapon frommoving excessively in the direction opposite to the trajectory of theammunition. A flash hider reduces the visible signature of the burninggasses that exit the muzzle. Configuration-derived functions include,but are not confined to, configurations of muzzle end accessories thatprovide for breaking glass, wood or other solid materials; that allowfor ease of travel through certain vegetation or wired obstacles; orthat may be used as a striking object against an opponent. Presently,the addition of a dummy suppressor to the end of a weapon will requirethe removal of all other end-barrel accessories and prevents theaddition of any component that provides any combination of the functionsmentioned above: a muzzle brake function, compensator function, flashhider function, and configuration-derived functions.

According to the prior art, dummy suppressors for firearms, and otherdischargeable devices, functionally-speaking, only act as barrelextensions to the gun without providing any real non-aesthetic function.Additionally, the attachment of such a dummy suppressor renders thebarrel of the gun incompatible with any more accessories or attachmentsto the end of the barrel.

There exists a need for a dummy suppressor that provides for theadditional attachment of extra accessories to the end of the barrel,such as accessories that acts as a muzzle brake, compensator, or flashhider, or that have configuration-derived functionality.

2. Objects and Advantages

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of this invention are:

-   -   (a) to provide an aesthetically pleasing addition to firearm, or        other dischargeable device;    -   (b) to provide for the possible addition of a recoil        compensator, muzzle brake, flash hider, or other accessory        end-barrel attachments;    -   (c) to allow for an increase in accuracy of successive fire by        redirecting gasses through an end-barrel attachment;    -   (d) to allow for maintaining the strength of a user's acquired        night vision by hiding muzzle flare and prevent blinding of the        shooter by the same;    -   (e) to allow for aid in concealment of the shooter by hiding        muzzle flare;    -   (f) to allow for ease of travel through certain vegetation or        wired obstacles or to use as a striking object against an        opponent;

Further objects and advantages of this invention will become apparentfrom a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of someof the innovative features unique to the embodiments and is not intendedto be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects ofthe embodiments can be gained by taking the entire specification,claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.

In accordance with the present invention an apparatus for providing theaesthetic quality of a dummy suppressor to a firearm, or otherdischargeable device, while providing for the possible attachment offurther end-barrel attachments or accessories.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION—FIGS. 1-4

With reference now to the drawings, the preferred embodiment of thecompensator over dummy suppressor according to the present invention isherein described. As can be seen in FIG. 1, according to the prior artdummy suppressor 10 attaches to the end of the barrel of firearm, orother dischargeable device (not shown). Back end of dummy suppressor orbarrel extension 12 attaches to the shooting end of the barrel of theweapon. Front end of the dummy suppressor 11 is flat is the final end ofthe new extended barrel.

According to certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 in the presentinvention dummy suppressor 20 attaches to the end of the barrel of afirearm or other dischargeable device (not shown) at back end of dummysuppressor 23. Extended barrel face 21 provides for, in certainembodiments, threading, adhesives, clasps, or other attachment devicesfor the optional attachment of further accessories to extended barrel22.

According to certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3 a, FIG. 3 b, FIG. 3c, and FIG. 3 d, in the present invention recoil end accessory 30attaches to the end of the already extended or regular barrel at back ofend accessory 32. Front end of end accessory 33 is the final end of thenew extended barrel. Holes 31 in end accessory 32 allow for the exit ofgasses from the extended barrel.

According to certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, in the presentinvention dummy suppressor end cap 40 attaches to the end of theextended barrel of dummy suppressor 23 according to the presentinvention at the back end of end cap 42. According to certainembodiments, inner face of end cap 43 comprises threading, adhesives,clasps, or other attachment means for attachment to the extended barrelof a dummy suppressor.

The foregoing description of the invention has been presented forpurposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to beexhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, andother modifications and variations may be possible in light of the aboveteachings. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to bestexplain the principles of the invention and its practical application tothereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the inventionin various embodiments and various modifications as are suited to theparticular use contemplated. It is intended that the appended claims beconstrued to include other alternative embodiments of the inventionexcept insofar as limited by the prior art.

The invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from thespirit or essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments aretherefore to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, thescope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims ratherthan by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within themeaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended tobe embraced therein.

OPERATION—FIGS. 1-4

As shown in FIG. 1, according to the prior art, back end of dummysuppressor 12 attaches to the end of the barrel of firearm or otherdischargeable device (not shown). This extends the original barrel ofthe weapon by the additional length of the dummy suppressor 10 so thatthe extended barrel ends at front end of dummy suppressor 11. Dummysuppressor 10 adds aesthetic effect to the original weapon and extendsthe barrel as well.

As shown in FIG. 2, according to the present invention, in certainembodiments, dummy suppressor 20 attaches to the end of the barrel of afirearm or other dischargeable device (not shown). This extends theoriginal barrel of the weapon by the additional length of the dummysuppressor 20 so that the extended barrel ends at or after the newlyextended barrel 22. Dummy suppressor 20 further comprises extendedbarrel face 21 which provides for, in certain embodiments, threading,adhesives, clasps, or other attachment methods to allow for the furtherattachment of certain accessories to the end of newly extended barrel22.

As shown in FIG. 3 a, FIG. 3 b, FIG. 3 c, and FIG. 3 d, according to thepresent invention, in certain embodiments, end accessory 30 attaches tothe end of the already extended or regular barrel at back of endaccessory 32. During regular firing and regular use of the firearm, orother dischargeable device (not shown), gasses released by the weaponmay pass through the holes 31 in end accessory 30 so as to provide aretarding force that compensates for excessive recoil or kick from theweapon. The fired projectile moves through the barrel into and exitsfront end of end accessory 33.

As shown in FIG. 4, according to the present invention, in certainembodiments, dummy suppressor end cap 40 attaches to the end of theextended barrel of dummy suppressor 23 according to the presentinvention at the back end of end cap 42. According to certainembodiments, inner face of end cap 43 comprises threading, adhesives,clasps, or other attachment means for attachment to the extended barrelof a dummy suppressor such that the aforementioned means of attachmentengages corresponding means of attachment of the dummy suppressor. Incertain embodiments, this engagement detachably engages dummy suppressorend cap 40 to dummy suppressor such that dummy suppressor end cap 40 maybe replaced with another end accessory.

CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

Thus, the reader will see that the apparatus will provide the aestheticquality of a dummy suppressor while simultaneously offering thepossibility of additional end-barrel attachments and accessories.

While the above description contains many specifications, these shouldnot be construed as limitations of the scope of the invention, butrather as an exemplification of a preferred embodiment of the invention.Many other variations and embodiments are possible.

Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by theembodiment illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legalequivalents.

We claim:
 1. A dummy suppressor or barrel extension for a firearm orother dischargeable device comprising: A means for attaching to thebarrel of said dischargeable device; A means for providing for theattachment of further accessories or attachments to the end of thebarrel;
 2. The dummy suppressor or barrel extension from claim 1 whereinin said barrel is extended.
 3. The dummy suppressor or barrel extensionfrom claim 1 wherein said dummy suppressor or barrel extension allowsfor the attachment of an end accessory to the end of the extendedbarrel;
 4. The end accessory from claim 3 wherein said end accessoryredirects expulsion of gasses from the barrel;
 5. The end accessory fromclaim 4, wherein the redirection of expulsion of gasses from the barrelreduces or retards recoil of the firearm or other dischargeable device.6. The end accessory from claim 4, wherein the redirection of expulsionof gasses from the barrel reduces or retards the muzzle rise of thefirearm or other dischargeable device.
 7. The end accessory from claim 3wherein said end accessory suppresses or hides the muzzle flare or flashof said dischargeable device.
 8. The end accessory from claim 3 whereinsaid end accessory provides a function due to its configuration;
 9. Theend accessory from claim 8 wherein said configuration allows for ease inmanipulating vegetation, wiring, or can be used as a striking weapon.10. The dummy suppressor or barrel extension from claim 1 wherein saiddummy suppressor or barrel extension allows for the attachment of an endcap.
 11. The end cap from claim 10 whereby the addition of said end capto the end of said dummy suppressor or barrel extension provides for anaesthetic improvement upon the dummy suppressor or barrel extensionalone.
 12. A firearm or other dischargeable device comprising of: Amechanism for discharging ammunition from said device; A barrel throughwhich said ammunition is discharged; A dummy suppressor or barrelextension connected to the end of said barrel wherein said dummysuppressor or barrel extension comprises of a means to attach a furtherend accessory or attachment to the end of the barrel.
 13. The endaccessory from claim 12 wherein said end accessory redirects expulsionof gasses from the barrel;
 14. The end accessory from claim 13, whereinthe redirection of expulsion of gasses from the barrel reduces orretards recoil of the firearm or other dischargeable device.
 15. The endaccessory from claim 13, wherein said redirection of expulsion of gassesfrom the barrel reduces or retards the muzzle rise of the firearm orother dischargeable device.
 16. The end accessory from claim 12 whereinsaid end accessory suppresses or hides the muzzle flare or flash of saiddischargeable device.
 17. The end accessory from claim 12 wherein saidend accessory provides a function due to its configuration;
 18. The endaccessory from claim 17 wherein said configuration allows for ease inmanipulating vegetation, wiring, or can be used as a striking weapon.19. The dummy suppressor or barrel extension from claim 12 wherein saiddummy suppressor or barrel extension allows for the attachment of an endcap;
 20. The end cap from claim 19 whereby the addition of said end capto the end of said dummy suppressor or barrel extension provides for anaesthetic improvement upon the dummy suppressor or barrel extensionalone.